Overview

Deputy Category Manager | Reading | Up to £39k | Hybrid working | Excellent benefits inc. holidays & pension

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be working with one of the largest employers in Reading to recruit for two Deputy Category Managers to join their busy and expanding Procurement and Commercial team.

Your new role

  • Lead on and assist with the development and implementation of Category Strategies in support of the category planning process and procurement strategy development. This will include conducting market research, analysing spend and financial data, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending the most suitable sourcing/route to market approach
  • Guide and influence stakeholders through the tendering process to ensure the best value for Services, for agreed Sole Trader Services and Personal Services Companies. This will include working with the stakeholders on developing tender specification and other tender related documents and assisting in selection
  • Analyse and present supply market intelligence, management information, risk and spend data to facilitate the development of category sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct supplier review meetings including reviewing of KPIs.
  • Consult with other Category Managers to develop and present analysis of market intelligence, spend data, associated risks and management information to support negotiation strategies.
  • Research category areas to help support the Category Management team in increasing the spend value going through the national frameworks where possible, identify any activities and opportunities related to sustainability, identify saving opportunities and to ensure that any savings achieved are recorded

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Previous procurement experience
  • Previous experience of stakeholder management including developing tender documents to achieve best value
  • Previous experience of developing financial analysis related to procurement
  • Skilled in the application of various procurement approaches
  • Understanding of the Category Supply Chain
  • Understanding of the category of Estates & Facilities and Professional Services

What you’ll get in return

This employer values work-life balance offering opportunity for flexible working. They have a generous holiday allowance and pension plan. You will have access to a subsidised canteen, onsite gym and parking.

What you need to do now

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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

£30,000 – £39,000 per annum

Permanent

Deputy Manager